Thursday, December 19, 2013

A Cactus With Christmas In It's Name!

The Desert Christmas Cholla (Cylindropuntia leptocaulis)
produces small fruits which turn red or red-orange during winter, typically in
December. To some these colored fruits resemble small Christmas ornaments.

The Desert Christmas Cholla, a New Mexico Native, has
slender stems and grows to about 2’ to 3’ tall and wide. This cholla is best grown
in full sun on well-drained soils with only occasional watering. It produces
cream colored flowers and is Hardy to USDA zone 6.

Trees That Please Nursery propagates the Desert Christmas
Cholla and has them available in 1 or 5 gallon containers. The Desert Christmas
Cholla makes a great Christmas Gift and
addition to the low water – low maintenance landscape.